🇺🇸Maine Coon #1
The Maine Coon is the top pedigreed cat breed for 2025, followed by Ragdoll and Persian
Source: Cat Fanciers' Association 2025Current
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🇺🇸Maine Coon #1
The Maine Coon is the top pedigreed cat breed for 2025, followed by Ragdoll and Persian
While most American cats are mixed breeds, purebred cats represent a dedicated segment of cat ownership. The Cat Fanciers' Association recognizes 45 breeds, each with distinct characteristics and care requirements. Breed statistics reveal popularity trends, registration numbers, and the growing interest in specific breeds like Ragdolls and Maine Coons. Whether you're a breeder, veterinarian, or prospective cat owner, these statistics provide insights into the world of pedigreed cats.
Mixed breeds account for 95%+ of owned cats, with only 3-5% being registered purebreds
Ragdolls have overtaken Persians as the most registered breed in recent years
British Shorthair and Maine Coon popularity has grown 30% in the past five years
Persian, Siamese, and Abyssinian breeds are overrepresented in tooth resorption cases
Genetic predisposition may affect odontoclast regulation or enamel structure in certain breed lines
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45 breeds
The Cat Fanciers' Association recognizes 45 pedigreed cat breeds→
73 breeds
The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes 73 distinct cat breeds, making it the most inclusive major registry→
>95%
Over 95% of household cats worldwide are mixed breed or domestic cats with unknown ancestry→
2+ million
The Cat Fanciers' Association has over 2 million registered cats and 67,000 registered catteries→
63%
63% of UK cats are moggies (domestic shorthairs), with 26% pedigree breeds→
3rd
Maine Coon is the third most registered cat breed in the UK with GCCF, behind British Shorthair and Ragdoll→
1966
The Sphynx cat breed originated in Toronto, Canada in 1966 and has maintained special significance among Canadian cat enthusiasts→
30-43%
The Domestic Shorthair is the most popular cat breed in nearly every Australian state, representing 30-43% of cats→
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